In this type of questions, question is provided with substitutes for various mathematical symbols, followed by a question involving calculation of an expression or choosing the correct/incorrect equation. You have to put the real signs in the given equation and then solve the questions as required.
If '$' stands for '÷', '%' stands for 'x', '&' stands for '-', '*' stands for '+', then find the value of: 5 $ 12 % 9 * 8 = ?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
$ = ÷
% = ×
& = −
* = +
Expression:
5 $ 12 % 9 * 8
Switching the signs,
5÷12×9+8=?
5÷12×9+8=?
+8=?
? = 47/4